Mary E Maurer, age 60, of White Pigeon, died on Friday, August 6, 2021. Arrangements by Farrand Funeral Home.

The remains of a World War II pilot from Lansing who died in 1943 when the military aircraft he was flying crashed during combat over New Guinea have been laid to rest next to his parents. U.S. Army Air Force First Lt. Robert Parker’s remains were buried Monday at Deepdale Memorial Cemetery, with many of his nieces and nephews and …

Southwest Michigan First last week announced the cumulative impact of its economic development and community efforts thus far in 2021 to support job creation throughout the seven-county Southwest Michigan region it serves. Most recently announced July 26 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, economic development grants in support of two new manufacturing campuses in Sturgis were issued for manufacturers Heartland Recreational Vehicles …

A St. Joseph County property has received a notable designation by the National Park Service. The parcel and its residence, located in Constantine, have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Known as the Nettleton-Cond House, the property is at 260 S. Washington St. Nathan Nietering, project coordinator for Lansing-based State Historic Preservation Office, said the label was …

The State Appellate Defender Office issued a media release related to a late-July decision of the Michigan Supreme Court in People v Paul Betts, holding that the 2011 Sex Offenders Registration Act is unconstitutional punishment. With the court’s decision, the registration act’s many requirements cannot be imposed against those whose offenses requiring registration came before introduction of the 2011 SORA. …

Jacqueline Mary Kafka, age 60, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully at her home in Fabius Township late Saturday, August 7, 2021.  She was born on June 9th, 1961 in Three Rivers, the daughter of the late Charles and Joan (Binder) Johnson. Jacqueline has been a Three Rivers resident her entire life.  She graduated from Three Rivers Schools and later …

Carol Lee (Wolk) McPherson, age 75, of Sturgis, went to be with the Lord after her courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 8, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. Carol was born on January 4, 1946 in Chicago to Willard and Eleanor (Stiehl) Wolk.  She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Illinois University in 1968.  Carol …

A Three Rivers man was arrested last week after leading authorities on a pursuit in Fabius Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies attempted to stop a vehicle shortly after 10:30 p.m. Saturday on Null Road, near Pulver Road, for a traffic violation. The 37-year-old driver of the suspect vehicle failed to stop, and lead deputies and a Three Rivers Police …

The village of Constantine has applied for funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. Village manager Mark Honeysett said all municipalities in the state are eligible. According to the Department of the Treasury, Constantine is eligible for more than $220,000. Payments would be split over two years, with restrictions on how the money is spent. It may be used to invest in …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of a boat engine from a residence in Branch County last week. Investigators said the incident took place in the night but before morning Saturday on Union Lake in Sherwood Township. Suspects entered the boat from another vessel on the lake. The engine is described as a 2005 Honda, 4-stroke engine. It …